Aspire Of Illinois - IL -
Aspire's mission is to provide people with developmental disabilities quality lifetime supports and opportunities to achieve their individual highest human potential where they live, learn work or play.
Description:
Aspire provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Children birth to age eight may receive physical, occupational and speech therapy along with programs designed to help families understand their child's strength and needs. We offer the following residential options: Supportive Living, 16 Community Homes (CILAs) and Aspire on Eastern (Intermediate Care Facility),including Illinois' first unit for adults with developmental disabilities and Alzheimer's/Dementia. Life Skills Training where adults not only learn new skills, but are engaged in life enriching activities. Employment options are Community Employment Services, Connections Center and Aspire Industries.
History:
In 1960, ten families of children with developmental disabilities gathered in the basement of St. Domitilla Church in Hillside, Illinois, and started talking about their experiences and shared their challenges. These families knew that their children had untapped potential and could flourish if they only had the proper support. They identified the strong need for lifelong services that would help their children realize their unique potential and live as independently as possible. They knew firsthand that in order to achieve, their child needed to dream. These ten families founded what is now Aspire. Our thoughts are never far away from our founders, and their pioneering spirit lives on today.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (708) 547-4067
Address:
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9901 Derby LaneWestchester, IL 60514(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.aspireofillinois.org
| Last updated on July 9, 2009 |
